YEARLY HIGH
2861.1594 GNF
YEARLY LOW
2154.0443 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2494.0730 GNF

2018 BRL to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 2861.1594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 2154.0443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 707.1152 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2808.3059 to the December average rate of 2353.1904, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2861.1594 was down 6.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 3064.1082, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 71,528,986 GNF
2017 Average 71,487,445 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 53,851,107 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,677,879.02 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2867.8731
2153.0657
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2642.1618, compared to 2345.9842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 296.1776 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2642.1618
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2345.9842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 269.5255 GNF (High: 2449.8962 / Low: 2180.3707). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 69.2050 GNF (High: 2395.9499 / Low: 2326.7449).

August Spread (Volatile) ±269.5255
December Spread (Stable) ±69.2050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 163.9349 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -163.9349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2808.3059) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2930.1875), the exchange rate shifted by -121.8816 (-4.16%).

2018 Avg (January) 2808.3059
2017 Avg (January) 2930.1875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2861.1594 2719.2220 2808.3059
February 2844.4960 2730.7482 2773.7641
March 2807.3116 2708.7023 2747.1400
April 2728.7153 2571.0233 2647.7274
May 2568.7079 2411.2994 2483.7925
June 2438.3334 2316.2283 2392.2407
July 2448.4589 2301.6862 2370.2050
August 2449.8962 2180.3707 2310.3480
September 2256.0227 2154.0443 2212.6330
October 2505.1476 2257.5307 2417.3464
November 2469.4198 2321.6285 2412.1826
December 2395.9499 2326.7449 2353.1904